Job Introduction
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced Childcare professional to join our 0-5 team based across the BCP conurbation
You will have extensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted regulations and safeguarding children. The Childcare Adviser role is interesting, varied and rewarding.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and report writing skills. You will possess the ability to motivate and inspire others to achieve high quality provision.
As a member of a well established team your key responsibilities will include:
- Providing general advice, support, information and training to a wide variety of childcare group settings, supervised provisions and childminders registered on the Ofsted Early Years and Childcare Registers.
- Building partnerships with key settings, schools, Family hubs and other agencies within areas of disadvantage, promoting joint working whilst improving outcomes for children.
- Providing targeted support to new childcare establishments and those judged less than ‘Good’ by Ofsted to drive quality improvement.
- Carrying out comprehensive safeguarding audits with childcare providers, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements are met at all times.
If you have a relevant minimum level 4 qualification in Early Years or Childcare, extensive knowledge and experience of high quality childcare provision and a clear passion for improving outcomes for children this may be the next great step in your career.
Interviews will be held on Monday 16th September.
For an information discussion about this post, please contact Jeanette Yorke: jeanette.yorke@bcpcouncil.gov.uk or Janice Watkins: janice.watkins@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
About BCP Council
BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.
Our Benefits
We offer an excellent benefits package for further details see here
As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. Expected to be in place 2024 or early 2025.
DBS
BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.
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